Nevadans who work in the construction industry may use hand-held tools that vibrate, which may cause them to develop a debilitating condition called hand-arm vibration syndrome. This condition can prevent people from returning to their jobs. Workers
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Mandated reporters who fail to report suspected elder abuse in Nevada may face civil and criminal consequences. Social workers, nurses, educators, doctors, and other professionals are required to report abuse that they know about or that they should
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Back to school starts the return to organized sports for over 30 million children and a steady stream of emergency room visits for millions of kids who will suffer sports injuries throughout the year. Many sports injuries can be prevented through
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Firefighters face unique hazards that place them at high risk of personal injury and death. Hazardous conditions, harmful substances, infectious diseases, slip and fall accidents, overexertion, and motor vehicle collisions seriously injured more
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When riders are assaulted by rideshare drivers, companies like Uber may be liable for damages. Inadequate training, insufficient background checks, and other forms of negligence can result in rideshare company liability. Uber has hidden the fact
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Disaster preparedness is vital for Nevada nursing homes so that residents can be protected in the event of an emergency. The horrific story of the nursing home in Florida that was not prepared for Hurricane Irma is illustrative of how a lack of
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Understanding the main factors that contribute to accidents involving large trucks is essential in developing policies and improving road safety to reduce risks. Due to the power and size of a large truck, an accident can have life-changing
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In many cases, a traumatic brain injury won't be immediately noticed by either the sufferer or loved ones. Medical responders may not even be aware of any symptoms of a TBI following a crash, and doctors treating accident victims may also be unaware
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The popularity of the Las Vegas bike share program is helping to increase driver awareness of cyclists on roadways. By seeing cyclists more frequently on roads, drivers are more likely to look for them. A greater level of awareness will likely lead
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Wearing a bicycle helmet can reduce a bicyclist's risk of suffering a minor injury by 50% and a serious head injury by nearly 70%. Helmets can also reduce a cyclist's risk of fatality by 65%. With only two exceptions limited to Indian reservations,
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